Will Wearable Medical Devices Make Health Information Management Easier?
Rapid advancements in technology have made digital wearables like smartwatches possible. As wearable technology becomes more ubiquitous, the demand for these products to have medical monitoring capabilities has also increased. […]
Is the Certified Medical Assistant Exam Hard?
Many students choose the medical assistant certificate program at Northwestern College because it qualifies them to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam offered by American Medical Technologists (AMT). […]
Why Radiologic Technologists Love Their Jobs
Radiologic technologists play a vital role in the medical sector. They conduct X-rays and other diagnostic imaging tests to help doctors better understand their patients’ conditions and devise the most […]
How Long Is Schooling for a Dental Assistant?
Individuals who want to enter a rewarding and fast-growing profession in the medical sector should consider becoming dental assistants. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), roles in […]
New Campus in Oak Lawn, IL
At Northwestern College, we believe change is vital to a dynamic learning experience that opens students up to more possibilities. For this reason, we are proud to announce our new […]
Want to Work from Home? Consider a Career in Medical Billing and Coding
With advances in digital technology, more people are working from home. And those who work in medical billing and coding jobs are part of this trend. If you already work […]
Traits That Make an Outstanding Medical Assistant
As you look around the world of healthcare, it seems that medical assistants can plug into almost any medical setting. They work in small physician offices, large hospital systems, nursing […]
Medical Assisting Skills: What You Need to Know to Build Your Career
After graduating from the medical assisting certificate program at Northwestern College in Oak Lawn, IL, and the Greater Chicago area, you’ll want to start taking steps to build a successful […]
Dental Assistant vs. Dental Hygienist: What To Know About The Two Career Paths
If you are interested in a career working with others that brings something new each day and offers reliable pay and benefits, a dental career might be the ideal fit […]
Reasons Health Information Management Graduates Should Take the RHIA Exam
Are you interested in pursuing a degree in health information management? Health information management professionals ensure that patient data is accurately recorded and securely stored. They may develop policies and […]
Jobs to Get with a Health Information Management Degree
In the past, doctor’s offices kept a physical paper file for each patient’s health history. Today, millions of patient records are stored digitally and maintained by health information managers. While […]
Alternative Careers for Medical Assistants
Graduating from a medical assisting program doesn’t mean you’re confined to a singular career path – this training can open doors to a wide variety of possibilities within the healthcare […]